Special Schools in Bedford
Special schools offer small classes, specialist staff, and built-in therapy for children whose needs go beyond what mainstream can provide. Browse 5 providers in Bedford, Bedford.
5 providers found
Cambian Walnut Tree Lodge School
Special School
Other independent special school. Ages 7-19. SEN: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Renhold Road, Wilden, MK44 2PT
Grange Academy
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 5-16. SEN: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Halsey Road, Kempston, MK42 8AU
Ridgeway School
Special School
Community special school. Ages 2-19. SEN: VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, PD - Physical Disability, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Hill Rise, Kempston, MK42 7EB
St John's School
Special School
Academy special converter. Ages 2-19. SEN: SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Austin Canons, Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8AA
Rivertree Free School
Special School
Rivertree Free School is a special school based in Bedford. They support children and young people with special educational needs.
Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, MK42 8QP
About special schools
Choosing a school for a child with SEND is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. Special schools cater specifically to children whose needs can't be fully met in mainstream settings. They offer smaller classes, specialist staff, adapted environments, and therapeutic support built into the school day.
A special school might be right if your child is significantly struggling in mainstream despite support, if their needs require specialist facilities or very small class sizes, if they need therapeutic input throughout the day, or if mainstream schooling is causing them significant distress. Your child will typically need an EHCP that names the school.
Typical costs
State-funded special schools are free — placement is agreed through the EHCP process. Independent special schools can cost £30,000 to £80,000+ per year and are sometimes funded by Local Authorities where they're named in an EHCP. If you believe your child needs a specific independent school, you may need to make the case at tribunal.